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The Successful Club Series

Mentoring

Takes a personal interest and helps

Serves as a role model, coach, and confidante

Offers knowledge, insight, perspective,

and wisdom

Helps someone become successful1

What is a Mentor?What is a Mentor?

A mentor:

Learn the program

Learn club standards and customs

Develop confidence

Participate more

Quickly learn speaking skills

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Easing the TransitionEasing the Transition

Further refine skills

Learn new skills

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Developing Special SkillsDeveloping Special Skills

More experienced members:

Learn from their mentees

Remain productive

Do something for others

Receive recognition

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Benefits to MentorsBenefits to Mentors

More members

More satisfied members

Higher member retention

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Benefits to ClubsBenefits to Clubs

Supportive

Knowledgeable

Confident

A good listener

Concern for others

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Mentor QualitiesMentor Qualities

Available

Patient

Sensitive

Respectful

Flexible

1. Sit with the new member.

2. Orient the new member to club customs and procedures.

3. Explain how to sign up.

4. Help with the Ice Breaker.

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The Mentoring StepsThe Mentoring Steps

The First Meeting

1. Make mentees aware of resources.

2. Provide positive feedback.

3. Explain responsibilities.

4. Help with speeches and other assignments.

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The Mentoring StepsThe Mentoring Steps

The Next Meeting

1. Tell how you have benefited.

2. Invite the mentee to other events.

3. Acknowledge progress.

4. Explain officers’ duties.

5. Explain speech contests.

6. Describe the organization.

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The Mentoring StepsThe Mentoring Steps

Over Time

Eager to learn

Receptive

Open to new ideas

Loyal

Grateful

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Qualities of MenteesQualities of Mentees

Mentees should be:

It should not last forever…

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A Finite RelationshipA Finite Relationship

Experience.Experience.

            Learn.Learn.

                    Benefit.Benefit.

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ConclusionConclusion